Will the Government of Ontario’s wildly optimistic predictions about the benefits of high-speed rail (HSR) actually materialize? The odds are they will not – and here is why. [Click title above to continue reading analysis of Ontario’s HSR...

This article by TAO board member Ken Westcar and resident of Woodstock ON appeared in the London Free Press in somewhat edited form on June 9, 2017 under the title “Westcar: Upgrading passenger rail makes most sense.” Although there are many critics of the...

Transport Action Ontario to focus on high-performance rail for the North Main Line and revival of the Northlander, By TAO President Robert Wightman, June 5, 2017 The way Canada and Ontario fund, govern and deliver rail passenger service desperately needs…...

BRAMPTON, ON – As a result of a deputation to Brampton City Council by Transport Action Ontario (TAO) president Robert Wightman, local politicians have said they want Queen’s Park to make changes to its recent high-speed rail proposal, which fails to include…. ...

Mayor Jeffrey, councillors, staff and members of the public: Thank you for providing this opportunity for me to speak to you about the high-speed rail proposal that Premier Wynne announced last Friday. This is an issue that is of concern… Click to continue...

Our affiliate, the Northern and Eastern Ontario Rail Network (NEORN) has published a flyer summarizing the Ontario government’s legacy in transportation inequity. The flyer contrasts the commitment to a $21B High Speed Rail proposal for Southwestern Ontario...